William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series?"

"There are two books in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series, published between 2009 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, published in 2009."

Q: "Is there a version of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind for younger readers?"

"Yes, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition (2015) adapts the original 2009 memoir for a younger audience, making Kamkwamba's story accessible to children and teens."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind	2009	William Kamkwamba	Buy
2	The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition	2015	William Kamkwamba	Buy

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009) tells William Kamkwamba’s story of building a windmill from scrap materials in rural Malawi when he was fourteen. Co-written with journalist Bryan Mealer, the memoir covers the famine, Kamkwamba’s self-education from library books, and the construction that brought electricity to his family.

The Young Readers Edition (2015) adapted the story for a younger audience, extending the reach of a memoir that has become a touchstone for stories about ingenuity, education, and determination against the odds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series, published between 2009 and 2015.

What is the first book in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the William Kamkwamba Non-Fiction series is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, published in 2009.

Is there a version of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind for younger readers?

Yes, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition (2015) adapts the original 2009 memoir for a younger audience, making Kamkwamba’s story accessible to children and teens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order